Thursday, 21 March 2013

Chinstrap Penguins

Penguins 2. Chinstrap Penguins


Chinstrap penguins can grow up to 68 cm in length, and a weight of 6 kg. However, their weight can drop as low as 3 kg depending on the breeding cycle. Males are both larger and heavier than females. The adult chinstraps' flippers are black with a white edge; the inner sides of the flippers are white. The face is white extending behind the eyes, which are reddish-brown; the chin and throat are white as well, while the short bill is black.

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